Thomas Pinckney to J. C. Johnston, January 16, 1864

Maj. J. C. JOHNSTON, Commandant of Conscripts, Bristol, Tenn.: MaJor: I am directed by the superintendent to write to you and say that he directs that you will forthwith remove your camp o!

3 R R—SERIES IV, VOL II1 instruction te some safe and convenient point in the neighborhood of Lieutenant-General Longstreet’s army. It is not advisable for you to select a station immediately within or contiguous to the lines. On reaching your station you will immediately proceed to active operations in enrolling conscripts and arresting deserters. Until further orders you will have authority to enroll Tennessee and Kentucky conscripts. You will apply directly to Lieutenant-General Longstreet for such supporting force as you may deem necessary, and report the same to this Bureau. You will also apply to General Longstreet for the use of such officers as you may think needful as enrolling officers, asking him for their temporary assignment. Your requisitions will be filled as early as practicable.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,